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Royals News
#6 BP
Angel Zerpa: Earns fifth win
Aug 21st
Zerpa (5-1) earned the win in Thursday's 6-4 victory over the Rangers. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over 1.2 perfect innings.
#1 CL
Carlos Estevez: Up to 33 saves
Aug 21st
Estevez earned the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rangers, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
#4 P
Michael Lorenzen: Can't make it through five
Aug 21st
Lorenzen didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out six.
#2 CF
John Rave: Taking seat against lefty
Aug 21st
Rave is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
#1 LF
Adam Frazier: Stepping out of lineup Thursday
Aug 21st
Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
#1 RF
Mike Yastrzemski: Exiting starting nine
Aug 21st
Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rangers.
#1 CF
Kyle Isbel: Taking seat against lefty
Aug 21st
Isbel is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
#5 P
Noah Cameron: Mixed results in no-decision
Aug 20th
Cameron took a no-decision Wednesday against Texas, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out five.
#1 1B
Vinnie Pasquantino: Goes yard in third straight game
Aug 20th
Pasquantino went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Texas.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Returns to lineup Wednesday
Aug 20th
Perez (illness) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
#2 P
Seth Lugo: Fans five in no-decision
Aug 19th
Lugo did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's win over the Rangers. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over 6.1 innings while striking out five.
#3 BP
John Schreiber: Earns first save
Aug 19th
Schreiber issued one walk in a scoreless inning and recorded a save against Texas on Tuesday.
#1 3B
Maikel Garcia: Belts 12th homer in win
Aug 18th
Garcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 win over Texas.
#3 P
Michael Wacha: Steady campaign continues in win
Aug 18th
Wacha (8-9) notched the win Monday against Texas, allowing two runs on nine hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
#1 P
Cole Ragans: Ramps up bullpen work
Aug 18th
Ragans (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Ryan Bergert: Fans seven in no-decision
Aug 17th
Bergert did not factor in the decision during Sunday's win over the White Sox. He allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings while striking out seven.
#5 BP
Daniel Lynch: Earns win Saturday
Aug 17th
Lynch (5-2) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and no walks with no strikeouts over two scoreless innings.
#1 PROS
Carter Jensen: Back from minor wrist injury
Aug 16th
Jensen (wrist) was back in the lineup for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday and hit a two-run home run.
#1 2B
Jonathan India: Getting breather Saturday
Aug 16th
India is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus the White Sox.
#19 PROS
Luinder Avila: Returned to Omaha
Aug 16th
The Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
#1 DH
Jac Caglianone: Four hits in first rehab game
Aug 13th
Caglianone (hamstring) went 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in his first rehab game with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
#9 BP
Bailey Falter: Moved to bullpen
Aug 13th
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Falter will move to the bullpen, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#2 BP
Lucas Erceg: Locks down second save
Aug 12th
Erceg secured his second save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Nationals after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
#1 BP
Hunter Harvey: Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain
Aug 12th
Harvey was diagnosed with a Grade 2 adductor strain and received an injection Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 SS
Bobby Witt: Will play Monday
Aug 11th
Witt (back) will start at shortstop and bat second in Monday's game against the Nationals.
#3 2B
Michael Massey: Three-hit performance in rehab
Aug 11th
Massey (wrist/back/ankle) went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
#2 C
Luke Maile: Getting rare start Sunday
Aug 10th
Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.
#4 BP
Steven Cruz: Re-evaluation looming
Aug 9th
Cruz (shoulder) is set to be re-evaluated Monday before the Royals determine if he can begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports.
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Tigers News
#8 BP
Drew Sommers: Called-up by Detroit
Aug 21st
The Tigers promoted Sommers from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday for his MLB debut, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
#5 P
Charlie Morton: Fans eight in win
Aug 20th
Morton (9-10) allowed two runs on three hits across six innings of work to earn the win Wednesday against the Astros. He walked three and struck out eight.
#1 SS
Javier Baez: Drives in two Wednesday
Aug 20th
Baez went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Astros.
#1 C
Dillon Dingler: Productive in win
Aug 20th
Dingler went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Astros.
#10 BP
Jose Urquidy: Poised for bullpen role
Aug 20th
The Tigers will use Urquidy (elbow) as a reliever if/when he's activated from the 60-day injured list, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
#7 P
Ty Madden: Not set to pitch in 2025
Aug 20th
Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that the Tigers have no expectation for Madden (shoulder) to pitch in any games this season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
#9 BP
Alex Cobb: Preparing for bullpen role
Aug 20th
The Tigers plan to use Cobb (hips) as a reliever once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#2 SS
Trey Sweeney: Taking seat against southpaw
Aug 20th
Sweeney is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#1 3B
Colt Keith: Idle against lefty
Aug 20th
Keith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#1 DH
Kerry Carpenter: On bench versus lefty
Aug 20th
Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
#1 P
Tarik Skubal: Dazzles in pitchers' duel
Aug 20th
Skubal didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 extra-inning win over the Astros. He struck out 10.
#2 CL
Will Vest: Earns sixth win Tuesday
Aug 19th
Vest (6-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Tuesday's 1-0, 10-inning victory over the Astros. He allowed a hit and struck out one.
#1 2B
Gleyber Torres: Delivers walk-off walk
Aug 19th
Torres went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 1-0, 10-inning win over the Astros.
#7 PROS
Max Anderson: Keeps hitting after promotion
Aug 19th
Anderson is hitting .308 with two home runs in six games since getting promoted to Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 11.
#1 RF
Wenceel Perez: Homers, swipes base Monday
Aug 18th
Perez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 10-0 win over the Astros.
#2 P
Jack Flaherty: Twirls gem vs. Houston
Aug 18th
Flaherty (7-12) earned the win Monday against the Astros, throwing seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits and one walk with seven strikeouts.
#1 LF
Riley Greene: Hits 29th home run in rout
Aug 18th
Greene went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 10-0 win over the Astros.
#4 BP
Alex Lange: Ready for 2025 debut
Aug 18th
The Tigers reinstated Lange (lat) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
#2 3B
Zach McKinstry: Sitting against right-hander
Aug 18th
McKinstry is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
#1 PROS
Kevin McGonigle: Displaying power in August
Aug 18th
In 12 games this month for Double-A Erie, McGonigle has five home runs and a 1.082 OPS.
#2 PROS
Max Clark: Playing well at new level
Aug 18th
In 26 games since getting promoted to Double-A Erie, Clark is slashing .274/.371/.481 with four home runs and 10 RBI.
#4 P
Chris Paddack: Tagged for eight runs
Aug 17th
Paddack (4-11) took the loss Sunday against the Twins, allowing eight runs on nine hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
#6 BP
Brenan Hanifee: Up with Detroit
Aug 17th
The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
#1 1B
Spencer Torkelson: Notches two more hits Saturday
Aug 17th
Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Twins.
#3 DH
Jahmai Jones: Productive off bench Saturday
Aug 17th
After appearing as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, Jones went 2-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and two RBI in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Twins.
#1 CL
Kyle Finnegan: Logs another save
Aug 16th
Finnegan earned a save against the Twins on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning.
#3 P
Casey Mize: Fans 10 in win
Aug 16th
Mize (12-4) earned the victory over Minnesota on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters over 6.1 innings.
#5 BP
Rafael Montero: Records first win of season
Aug 14th
Montero (1-1) worked 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Thursday's 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Twins. He struck out two.
#1 CF
Parker Meadows: Could begin rehab soon
Aug 14th
Meadows (quad) has been running, hitting and throwing regularly, and a rehab assignment could be on tap soon, MLB.com reports.
#5 PROS
Troy Melton: Impressive in Wednesday's win
Aug 13th
Melton (3-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over the White Sox, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
#1 BP
Tommy Kahnle: Struggles continue Tuesday
Aug 13th
Kahnle allowed two runs on two hits and two walks across 1.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the White Sox. He struck out two.
#11 PROS
Jaden Hamm: Makes return from IL
Aug 11th
Hamm (undisclosed) struck out two and allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks over four innings Friday in his start for Double-A Erie after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
#2 LF
Matt Vierling: Shut down with oblique injury
Aug 10th
The Tigers placed Vierling on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left oblique strain.
#3 BP
Paul Sewald: Hoping to return for stretch run
Aug 8th
Sewald (shoulder) said he "felt great" after a recent throwing session and is optimistic that he can play a key role for the Tigers toward the end of the regular season and into the playoffs, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.